> Hmmmm...this stuff over my paygrade....i went looking for this Wmsdkns.xml
> to
> remove...but not sure actualy where or how to look for that file
> Wmsdkns.xml ?
>
>
> "zachd [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>>
>> Does this:
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940029>> fix you up?
>>
>> --
>> Speaking for myself only.
>> See
http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> rights.
>> --
>> "josmarine" <josmarine[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:0C8001FD-A54A-4F8B-95E1-99AEE69CA9C2[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> > OK this is very agitating now...as everything connected to VISTA has
>> > been
>> > since i made the mistake of purchasing a laptop with this thing
>> > installed...anyway!
>> >
>> > If you can help me out here i'll added a fresh baked macadamia nut
>> > cookie..5"dia. ;-)
>> >
>> > The damn thing just won't connect to anything on the net anymore. Was
>> > workin
>> > fine up to at least a week ago!
>> >
>> > Seems to point toward settings but i'm not smart enough to figure it
>> > out!
>> > I've changed nothing that i know of anyway!
>> >
>> > Can't play any of my grandsons favorite Looney tunes
>> >
http://www.nonstick.com/sounds/>> >
>> > still on wmp 11 on vista IE7
>> > josmarine
>> >
>> > "josmarine" wrote:
>> >
>> >> This is the same error message i'm getting all of a sudden...when
>> >> trying
>> >> to
>> >> open URLS with videos or music whatever. using wmp 11 with vista
>> >>
>> >> Not sure how long this has been going on!
>> >>
>> >> keeps sending you to a help page regarding settings:
>> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> >>
>> >> Cannot find the file
>> >> Windows Media Player cannot find the file. You might encounter this
>> >> error
>> >> message for one of the following reasons:
>> >>
>> >> You are trying to use a file in the Windows Media Player library, but
>> >> the
>> >> Player cannot find the file. The file may have been moved, renamed, or
>> >> deleted from your computer.
>> >>
>> >> You are trying to use a file that is stored on another computer, but
>> >> you
>> >> are
>> >> not connected to a local area network (LAN) or to the Internet.
>> >> Connect
>> >> to
>> >> the network or Internet, and then try again.
>> >>
>> >> You entered a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in the Open URL dialog
>> >> box,
>> >> but
>> >> the path is not valid. Verify that the file name is spelled correctly
>> >> and
>> >> that the path to the file is correct.
>> >>
>> >> You clicked a link on a Web page, but the link is not valid.
>> >>
>> >> You are trying to use a file that is stored on a server, but the
>> >> server
>> >> is
>> >> not available (for example, the server is busy or not online).
>> >>
>> >> You are trying to use a file that is stored on a server, but some
>> >> network
>> >> protocols in the Player are not enabled. Enable all network protocols,
>> >> and
>> >> then try again.
>> >>
>> >> You are trying to use a file that is stored on a server, but the
>> >> server
>> >> is
>> >> not configured correctly for protocol rollover (for example, you
>> >> connected to
>> >> the server using the MMS protocol, but the server cannot roll over to
>> >> the
>> >> HTTP protocol to deliver the content). If you still cannot use the
>> >> file
>> >> after
>> >> enabling all network protocols in the Player, contact the Web page
>> >> provider.
>> >>
>> >> You are trying to use a file that is stored on another computer, but
>> >> the
>> >> proxy server settings for the Player are not configured properly.
>> >> Verify
>> >> that
>> >> your proxy settings are correct.
>> >>
>> >> To enable all network protocols
>> >> Click the arrow below the Now Playing tab, and then click More
>> >> Options.
>> >>
>> >> Click the Network tab.
>> >>
>> >> In the Streaming protocols area, select all the protocol check boxes.
>> >>
>> >> To verify your proxy server settings
>> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> >>
>> >> I've made changes back and forth and cannot figure this one out..!
>> >>
>> >> ANy help or any one else finding this...appreciate a shout out here...
>> >>
>> >> josmarine
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Vince" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Window Media Player cannot find the file. If you are trying to
>> >> > play,
>> >> > burn,
>> >> > or sync an item that is in your library, the item might point to a
>> >> > file
>> >> > that
>> >> > has been moved, renamed, or deleted.
>>